Leave No Trace

What does it mean to leave no trace?

Leave No Trace means exactly what you might think – to enjoy your outdoor camping adventure to the fullest, and afterwards leave no sign that you were ever there.

No-trace or “minimum impact” camping, is Scouting’s outdoor philosophy. Scouters and youth in all sections must learn and teach each other minimum impact outdoor skills, so that the natural world will be there for us to enjoy for many years to come.

“Leave nothing but your thanks.” —Robert Baden-Powell, on camping

Here are some more ideas to practise Leave No Trace ethics:

Pack out all garbage, and pick up garbage left behind by other campers